Mps Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-3421778
Foundation Overview
Based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, Mps Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $1,492,500 to organizations in Alabama, Michigan and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $50,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 44 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
88% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Petoskey (38%), Harbor Springs (23%), Lansing (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 18% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mps Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt A Golden Birmingham | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Allen Bass Fund | $6,000 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary | $500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Freshwater Future | $500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Center For The Arts | $500 | Bay Harbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Groundwork Center | $500 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Harbor Inc | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | $25,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed Council | $45,000 | Sault Ste Marie, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | $17,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $20,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mi Audubon Society | $100 | Okemos, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Msrw (Mac Straits Raptor Watch) | $24,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $7,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (Garden Party Foundation) | $13,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Foundation | $400 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Scenic Mi | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Seney National Wildlife Refuge | $500 | Seney, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council | $2,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Rising Hope Equestrian Center | $5,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Adopt A Golden Birmingham | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Allen Bass Fund | $6,000 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary | $500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Freshwater Future | $500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Great Lakes Center For The Arts | $500 | Bay Harbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Groundwork Center | $500 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Harbor Inc | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | $25,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed Council | $45,000 | Sault Ste Marie, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | $17,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $20,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Mi Audubon Society | $100 | Okemos, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Msrw (Mac Straits Raptor Watch) | $24,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $7,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (Garden Party Foundation) | $13,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Foundation | $400 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Scenic Mi | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Seney National Wildlife Refuge | $500 | Seney, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council | $2,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Rising Hope Equestrian Center | $5,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Adopt A Golden Birmingham | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Allen Bass Fund | $7,000 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary | $500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Freshwater Future | $500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Center For The Arts | $500 | Bay Harbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Groundwork Center | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harbor Inc | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | $3,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed Council | $46,000 | Sault Ste Marie, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | $20,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $30,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mi Audubon Society | $100 | Okemos, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $500 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Msrw (mac Straits Raptor Watch) | $23,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $7,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (garden Party Foundation) | $20,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Foundation | $400 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Scenic Mi | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Seney National Wildlife Refuge | $500 | Seney, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council | $2,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adopt A Golden Birmingham | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Allen Bass Fund | $7,000 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary | $500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Freshwater Future | $500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Center For The Arts | $500 | Bay Harbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Groundwork Center | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harbor Inc | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | $3,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed Council | $46,000 | Sault Ste Marie, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | $20,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $30,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Mi Audubon Society | $100 | Okemos, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $500 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Msrw (Mac Straits Raptor Watch) | $23,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $7,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (Garden Party Foundation) | $20,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Foundation | $400 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Scenic Mi | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Seney National Wildlife Refuge | $500 | Seney, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council | $2,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Adopt A Golden Birmingham | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Allen Bass Fund | $7,000 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary | $500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Freshwater Future | $500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Great Lakes Center For The Arts | $500 | Bay Harbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Groundwork Center | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | $500 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Harbor Inc | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | $3,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed Council | $45,000 | Sault Ste Marie, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | $15,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $20,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mi Audubon Society | $100 | Okemos, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $500 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Msrw (mac Straits Raptor Watch) | $24,500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $7,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (garden Party Foundation) | $17,500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Foundation | $400 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Scenic Mi | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Seney National Wildlife Refuge | $500 | Seney, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council | $2,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Adopt A Golden Birmingham | $2,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Allen Bass Fund | $7,000 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Freshwater Future | $500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Groundwork Center | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | $500 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Harbor Inc | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | $3,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed Council | $45,000 | Sault Ste Marie, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | $15,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $20,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital Foundation | $30,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mi Audubon Society | $100 | Okemos, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $500 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Msrw (mac Straits Raptor Watch) | $20,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $8,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (garden Party Foundation) | $1,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Foundation | $400 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Scenic Mi | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Seney National Wildlife Refuge | $500 | Seney, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council | $3,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Great Lakes Center For The Arts | $500 | Bay Harbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Allen Bass Fund | $7,000 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary | $1,000 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| First Tee Of Northern Mi | $100 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Freshwater Future | $500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Groundwork Center | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | $500 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Harbor Inc | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | $500 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Harbor Springs Strive Fund | $500 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed Council | $45,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | $15,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $7,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Mi Audubon Society | $100 | Okemos, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $500 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $8,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (garden Party Foundation) | $600 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Foundation | $300 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Northern Mi | $100 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Scenic Mi | $11,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Seney National Wildlife Refuge | $500 | Seney, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Strait Area Audubon Society | $100 | Cheboygan, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council | $3,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| University Of Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Us Inc | $10,500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Whitefish Point Bird Observatory | $500 | Paradise, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Protection Of Rights Alliance Fund | $25,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Adopt A Golden Birmingham | $700 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Operating Support | 2018 |
| Allen Bass Fund | $7,000 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Corksrew Swamp Sanctuary | $500 | Naples, FL, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Freshwater Future | $500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Groundwork Center | $1,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Harbor Hall Foundation | $500 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Harbor Inc | $1,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Harbor Springs Historical Society | $500 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Harbor Springs Strive Fund | $500 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Lake Superior Conservancy & Watershed Council | $50,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | $15,000 | Harbor Springs, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | $15,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Mclaren Northern Mi Hospital Foundation | $30,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Mi Audubon Society | $100 | Okemos, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Michigan Environmental Council | $500 | Lansing, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $8,000 | Reston, VA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| No Central Mi College Foundation (garden Party Foundation) | $5,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Comm Foundation | $200 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Northern Mi | $100 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Scenic Mi | $15,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Seney National Wildlife Refuge | $500 | Seney, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Strait Area Audubon Society | $100 | Cheboygan, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council | $3,000 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| University Of Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Us Inc | $10,500 | Petoskey, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Whitefish Point Bird Observatory | $500 | Paradise, MI, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-3421778 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | CO 39533 WOODWARD AVENUE 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mps Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres., Sec., & Treas. | Joanne N Arbaugh |
|---|---|
| Vice Pres. | Steven L Arbaugh |
| Director | Flora Ottimer Arbaugh |
Forms 990-PF
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